Unity Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Unity Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 45.328 N,3 13.343 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.755467
  • Longitude: -3.222383
Wreck Depth 16.3 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNITY
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 25.9 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 1999

Surveying Details

HH266/410/04 10.4.96 HH266/410/04 10.4.96 SANK BY THE STERN. HAD NO MAST OR WHEELHOUSE. DISTANCE FROM KEEL TO TOP OF HULL IS 20 FEET MAX. (MRCC ABERDEEN, TLX DTD 2.4.96). NCA. HH266/410/04 10.4.96 HH266/410/04 10.4.96 WK LOCATED IN 574519.7N, 031320.6W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH BY SOUNDING (REDUCED TO LAT) IS 16.3MTRS. WK WILL NOT BE BUOYED. (P CHRISTMAS/N SPICER, RNW, TELECON 6.4.96). INS AS WK 16.3MTRS. - NM 1571/96. HH100/351/14 5.8.99 HH100/351/14 5.8.99 DIVED IN 5745.309N, 0313.308W [WGD] USING GPS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. STANDS ABOUT 4MTRS HIGH. COVERED IN FISH. (J LEIGH/B HUMBY, LTR DTD 24.7.99). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST UNDER TOW OF MFV ARMEN. BEING TOWED TO THE WEST COAST. NO FUEL, OIL, GEAR OR EQUIPMENT ON VESSEL.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the UNITY wreck located?

The UNITY wreck is located at coordinates 57 45.328 N,3 13.343 W.

How deep is the UNITY and where exactly is it located?

The UNITY lies at a depth of about 16.3 meters and is located at coordinates 57 45.328 N,3 13.343 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNITY?

The seabed around the UNITY lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the UNITY sink?

The UNITY sank on Apr 2, 1996.

When was the wreck of the UNITY discovered?

The wreck of the UNITY was discovered in 1996.

What country did the UNITY belong to?

The UNITY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the UNITY?

The UNITY is classified as a fishing vessel.

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